Joy Sounds: Music You Need To Know

"Think Divergent: Improv in the Classroom" produced by Jake Cassman @jakecassman www.jakecassman.com - Jake Cassman discusses what can be learned from improv comedy when teaching songwriting and musical creativity.

Intro - Perspectives in Popular Music Teaching and Learning is the outcome of a graduate seminar class taught in the Fall of 2021 at the USC Thornton School of Music. Collaboratively produced by Dominic Anzalone, Jake Cassman, Courtney Fortune, Josh Gronlund, Michelle Kardos, Mark Kveton, Doug Mattingly, Jorge Padron and Julio Sequira – each student chose a topic in popular music teaching and learning that was of particular interest and explored it further to produce their own episode. For more information about the USC Thornton School of Music visit www.usc.edu/music

“Behind the Song: Songwriting as a Positive Practice in the Classroom” produced by Courtney Fortune @courtneyfortunemusic @songmakersessions – Courtney Fortune takes us behind the scenes of her songwriting class at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.

“Strings and Popular Music” produced by Jorge Padron @jl_padron – Jorge Padron, an experienced school orchestra teacher, discusses the potential of strings in popular music teaching and learning.

"Goin' Down to the Crossroads: at the juncture of formal and informal teaching and learning in popular music" produced by Doug Mattingly @dougmattingly www.dougmattingly.com – Doug Mattingly focuses on popular music teaching and learning at the college level in 2-year and 4-year settings. Doug's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougmattingly/

“Three South LA High School Students Search for University Music Programs” produced by Josh Gronlund @joshgronlund – Josh Gronlund let's us listen in as he advises some of his students who want to take the next step in their music education.

“The Unsung Heroes aka The Mentors in Music” produced by Dominic Anzalone @dominicanzalone_ – Dominic Anzalone profiles several prominent musicians to explore the importance of mentorship in popular music teaching and learning.

“Understanding Gender Equity in Relation to Teaching and Learning Popular Music” produced by Michelle Kardos @michelle.kardos – Michelle Kardos discusses how gender equity and inclusion benefits popular music and the music profession as a whole.

“Popular Music In the Classroom” produced by Julio Sequeira – Julio Sequeira, an experienced classroom music educator, looks at different approaches for including popular music in the k-12 environment.

“Punk Education” produced by Mark Kveton – Mark Kveton explores the ethos and potential of including punk rock in popular music teaching and learning.

“Harmony In Numbers: Group and Collective Songwriting” produced by Jake Cassman @jakecassman www.jakecassman.com – Jake Cassman discusses the surprisingly complex dynamics of collaborative songwriting.

Roxana Amed lives artistically between two worlds. Originally from Argentina, but now immersed in the culture of the US, the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter explores this duality in her new record, Ontology. We talk with Roxana about these influences as well as hear three performances - "Solitude," "Vanishing," and "Infant Eyes." Follow Roxana @roxana.amed Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Gina Brooklyn is a fan favorite. This proved true when fans voted her as the first winner of the Djooky Music Award which earned her a trip to Los Angeles to record in the famed Capitol Records Studio with acclaimed producer, Brian Malouf. Gina talks about this experience as well as shares two singles: "No More Hiding," and "Hey, Man." Follow Gina @ginabrooklyn

Sub-Radio has momentum. After earning an incredible 7 million unique viewers through a series of livestream performances on Reddit, the DC based indie-pop band is ready to spring into their next phase. They continue to expand their audience by regularly releasing singles that are high energy and have infectious pop hooks. We talk with Sub-Radio about their history, their creative process and what’s ahead in their future. Also during the episode, we hear two of their recent singles – “King of My Heart,” and “Out of My Mind.” Follow Sub-Radio @subradioband Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Zayde Wolf is the solo project of Nashville based, GRAMMY nominated songwriter and producer, Dustin Burnett. Zayde Wolf just released his new album, Neon Blood Type. Spending many years developing his craft behind the scenes producing other artists and writing for sync, we’ll talk about how Zayde Wolf originally came about a bit unexpectedly for Dustin. Also, during the show, we’ll hear three tracks from Neon Blood Type – we’ll hear the latest single, “Holy Water,” “The Reason,” and “Madness.” Follow Zayde Wolf @zaydewolf. Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com.

Rare Americans has created their own universe. Beyond just a collection of songs, their latest record, Rare Americans 2, is accompanied by an elaborate animated video series for each track that bring their storytelling to life. In this episode, we talk with James Priestner of Rare Americans about the creative process behind the record and how the band completely defies any genre categorization. During the show, we’ll hear three tracks from Rare Americans 2: “Hullabaloo,” “Berlin,” and “Gas Mask.” Follow Rare Americans @rareamericans Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

The Spill Canvas wants to be a conduit for connection. After having hits and numerous albums to their discography, The Spill Canvas recently released their album, Conduit, their first LP in almost a decade. We were fortunate to have Nick Thomas and Geoff Black in the Joy Sounds studio to talk about Conduit and play a few songs from the record. During our conversation, Nick is truly open and honest about the confessional nature of the songs on Conduit. During the episode, they play three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio – “Molecules,” “Firestorm,” and “All Over You.” Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Merk is gathering experience. From working as an intern in Neil Finn’s studio to starting his career as a touring musicians, the New Zealand based artist has been putting in the hours. Merk’s new record, Infinite Youth, reflects on the passing of time and how he’s grown and evolved as a person and an artist. We talk with Merk about Infinite Youth and hear three tracks from the album: “GOD,” “Laps Around the Sun,” and “Deep Dive.” Follow Merk @merkperk Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Therese Curatolo will win you over. Whether it's with her songwriting, her incredible voice, or her unfailingly cheerful disposition - one way or another, you'll become a fan. We talk with Therese about her latest single Braille, and she performs three songs live in the Joy Sounds studio - "LA Struggle," "Unhappy," and "Song For a Sad Boy." Follow Therese @reesetea. Presented in partnership with Music Connection @music_connection and www.musicconnection.com. (Livestream replay)

ENZI has a vision. ENZI has a very clear concept of her sonic palette, live performance experience, and visual aesthetic – which is often rare in an artist who is also a full-time college student. In this episode, ENZI talks about how she arrived at this concept and what her plans are for the future. She also shares three recent releases – we hear “I Worry,” “Mad Chemistry,” and “Retrograde.” Follow Enzi @iamenzi Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

RedWillow’s spirituality is at the heart of his music. Adopted into the Lakota Indian tribe as a child, he was given the name RedWillow. As a songwriter and producer, RedWillow seeks to connect and bring people together through his music in the same way he learned from his father. During the episode, RedWillow performs three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio – “Stardumb,” “Cyberheart,” and “Paradise.” Follow RedWillow @redwillowsounds Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Willow Stephens enjoys a good cry. Willow's new EP, A Good Cry, provides the space for emotions to flow and for resilience to begin. This highly introspective, thematic record sets a mood that allows the listener access to their own feelings about relationships, tragedies and perseverance. During this livestream episode, we talk with Willow about the new record and she performs three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio including "Good Man," "Empty Room," and "Till the Blue Comes Out." To check out video of this session, visit the Joy Sounds Instagram page or YouTube channel. Follow Willow @willow_stephens. Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com Follow the Joy Sounds livestream at twitch.tv/joysoundsmusic

This is a livestream replay from April 10, 2021 with my guest, music industry lawyer, Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. Erin is a passionate advocate for independent musicians to make sure they are legally protected and negotiates agreements for them to be properly paid. Erin is the owner and founder of Indie Artist Resource (www.indieartistresource.com) and author of the book, Don't Get Screwed! How to Protect Yourself as an Independent Musician. In this livestream episode, we talk with Erin about the common pitfalls and opportunities for independent musicians. For more info on Erin's work, visit www.themusicindustrylawyer.com. Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Luna Shadows lives life in digital and analog. In her debut album, Digital Pacific, Luna Shadows takes the listener on a sonic road trip through her view of California while reconciling life in the digital world and in the real world. The album has been hailed by critics as “luminous,” “highly emotive,” and described as “dark pop with a taste of anarchy.” During the show, Luna Shadows performs three songs from Digital Pacific in a live, stripped down setting. She performs “nite swim,” “trash tv,” and “The Nineties.” Follow Luna Shadows @lunaxshadows Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Joy Sounds has launched a livestream channel at twitch.tv/joysoundsmusic. We have an amazing line-up of performances, interviews, writers in the round, and other events scheduled that you won't want to miss. Go to twitch.tv/joysoundsmusic and follow us. We'll notify you everytime we go live. Still prefer the traditional audio podcast? Don't worry! We'll post audio of all of our events for you to check out wherever you get podcasts. Thanks for supporting Joy Sounds and for supporting independent musicians. We'll see you at twitch.tv/joysoundsmusic

Emma Negrete felt lost in translation. After a year of living and working abroad in China, singer-songwriter Emma Negrete discovered herself as an artist and person. The experience inspired her to write “Lost in Translation” which became the first single from her debut EP, Algorithms. On this episode, Emma talks about and shares music from her new EP as well as looks forward to the release of her upcoming full length album. We also hear three songs from Algorithms including “Lost In Translation,” “Magma,” and “Living In the Post.” Follow Emma @emmaanegrete Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Crisis Couture is on a mission. Nu metal band, Crisis Couture, is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter, Brendan McKian and he wants to make metal accessible to all! And he’s well on his way - Crisis Couture’s latest single “Radiant” is the trailer music for the popular comic book, Radiant Black. And, the band’s first single, “Waiting For the World to Burn,” caught the attention of System of a Down’s Serj Tankian who gave the band his endorsement via Instagram and Twitter. During the show, we’ll hear both “Radiant” and “Waiting on the World to Burn” as well as “We Are Stars” from the band’s most recent The Gold EP. Follow Crisis Couture @crisiscouture Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconection.com.

Courtney Fortune says, “if you can tell a story, you can write a song.” Not only is Courtney an acclaimed singer and songwriter, she is also a sought after mentor as the founder of Songmaker Sessions, a program which helps young songwriters improve their skills and confidence. Courtney has performed and written songs for Atlantic Records, Universal Music Group, Sony Japan and Disney among many others. During the episode, we’ll hear three songs from Courtney, including “You Make It Easy,” “Numbers Game,” and “Let Me Go.” Follow Courtney @courtneyfortunemusic Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Tower of Power is still going strong. Tower of Power commemorates their 50th anniversary with a new record, 50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater – Oakland, CA arriving March 26th. We talk with co-founder, band leader, and saxophonist, Emilio Castillo, about this landmark accomplishment and how they developed their signature “Oakland Sound.” We also talk with Emilio about how special it was to return to Oakland’s Fox Theater for their golden anniversary concert. During the show, we hear three tracks from the new record – “Soul With a Capital S,” “You Ought to be Having Fun,” and “You’re Still a Young Man.” Follow Tower of Power @towerofpower Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Kat Reinhert has found her dead reckoning. In her new record, Dead Reckoning, the New York based singer-songwriter brings together a collection of confessional songs that draw heavily from an important transitional time in her life. In addition to talking about the new record, Kat talks about balancing all the facets of her musical life including being a singer, songwriter, recording artist, educator, author and scholar. During the episode, Kat performs three songs from Dead Reckoning including “Bird Song,” “Gather A Line,” and the title track. Follow Kat @katreinhert Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Sad Park started as a lie. Back in high school, Sad Park took a gig by claiming to be a band when they hadn’t yet formed one. Since then, the LA based, pop-punk band has gone on to have numerous sold out shows in LA and has toured the West coast while amassing over a million streams of their songs.  We talk with Graham Steele, Sam Morton and Grant Bubar of Sad Park as they are releasing singles in preparation for a new record that follows the release of their debut album titled, Sleep. Also during the show, we’ll hear three songs from Sad Park – we’ll hear “I Should,” “In My Head,” and “Over and Over.” Follow Sad Park @sad_park Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Cestra bravely faces the darkness. Cestra’s daring new record, Portal, is a collision of dissonant industrial sounds and epic choral-orchestral settings that provide a platform for her exceptional vocal prowess. Cestra (Kat Marsh) also discusses how arranging and directing a choir for a special concert with Bring Me the Horizon at Royal Albert Hall not only developed her songwriting and sound, but gave rise to her ensemble, Choir Noir, which has earned a loyal following on YouTube. During the episode, we hear three tracks from Portal including “Monument,” “Twin Heart Beat,” and “Aeon.” Follow Cestra @cestratheportal Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Bones Owens has true grit. In his new, self-titled debut album, Bones’ powerful sound and songwriting is deeply inspired by ‘60’s garage-rock, Hill Country blues, and swampy roots rock. Bones talks about the making of the record and shares three tracks including “Good Day,” “Blind Eyes” and “Lightning Strike.” If you’re a sports fan, you can regularly hear his music as part of NFL and NASCAR segments. You can also catch Bones in a full-length album livestream performance on SPIN Magazine's Twitch channel on Thursday, March 4, at 5:30 PM PST / 8:30 PM EST. Follow Bones @bonesowens Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Jarrod Lawson is all about “being the change.” On his most recent record, Be The Change, the Portland based singer-songwriter spreads positive messages through his unique brand of jazz infused soul. Jarrod not only talks about the making of Be The Change, but also discusses how he found a very receptive audience for his music in Europe. You can check out Jarrod on a special livestream, February 25th, 2021, 2pm PST at https://www.ursalive.com/jarrod-lawson - 100% of every ticket sale from the livestream will be matched dollar for dollar by URSA Live and benefit music education nonprofit, Little Kids Rock. During the episode, Jarrod shares three tracks from Be The Change – “Love Isn’t Always Enough,” “I’ll Be Your Radio feat. Moonchild,” and “Universal Chord.” Follow Jarrod @jlawsings This episode presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Norman Sann doesn’t want to take the easy road. Norman is a truly distinctive voice in hip hop who knows that his unique approach may not be the “hit” sound the industry looks for. And, that’s ok with Norman who is looking to make a much more lasting and deeper impact through his story telling, musicianship, and gifts for language. Norman talks about the long arc narrative of the “rap slave” who gets tied into an industry contract later to be hospitalized, medicated and isolated. During the show, we’ll hear three tracks that presents this storyline, “No Good,” “Patient Intake,” and “First Dose.” Follow Norman @realnormansann This episode is presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Emma McGann wants you to be a part of the show. Literally. As an early adopter, pioneering live stream artist, Emma has built a loyal fan base that gets to interact with her during her dynamic and engaging online concerts. In this episode, we hear how Emma transformed a spare room in her Coventry, England house into a virtual touring headquarters. We also hear how she became even more creative with her live stream events after her 23 date US tour was abruptly postponed due to Covid-19. During the show, Emma shares her latest single, “Anyone Else” and she performs two songs live from her home studio – “Misfits” and “My Kinda Crazy.” Follow Emma @emmamcgann Joy Sounds is presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Part 1 of Artists from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. In this special two-part episode, we feature songwriters from UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. The songwriting classes are taught by Professor Natasha Pasternak and are offered through the Music Industry programs. In Part 1, we meet three songwriters from UCLA including Sanjana (@sanjmusic), Hayden Everett (@hayden.mp3) and Gabe Deibel (@refreshingtasteofcokezero) and hear some of their songs. We’ll also talk with Professor Pasternak to hear about her classes and her approach to teaching. For more information about the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, visit schoolofmusic.ucla.edu. Joy Sounds is presented in partnership with Music Connection – www.musicconnection.com

Part 2 of Artists from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. In this special two-part episode, we feature songwriters from UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. The songwriting classes are taught by Professor Natasha Pasternak and are offered through the Music Industry programs. In Part 2, we meet three songwriters from UCLA including Sophia James (@sophiajamesmusic), Krista Marina (@kristamarina_) and Seiji Oda (@seijioda). We also continue our conversation with Professor Pasternak and hear more about her background as a songwriter and artist and how she brings that experience into her classroom. For more information about the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, visit schoolofmusic.ucla.edu. Joy Sounds is presented in partnership with Music Connection – www.musicconnection.com

Judith Hill is Hollywood. In her new record, Baby, I’m Hollywood, (out March 5th) Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, Judith Hill, re-claims what it means to be a creative and artist in the often stereotyped, misunderstood town. After working as a background vocalist for some of music’s most iconic figures, Judith has firmly established herself as her own artist with her own point of view. During this episode, Judith talks about how she articulates her experience as a bi-racial woman in today’s America through insightful, candid songwriting and infectious grooves. Judith also talks about how this is such an important time for artists who are creating and reacting to these significant times of transition and change. Also during the show, you’ll hear three tracks from the new record – the title track, “Baby, I’m Hollywood,” “Americana” and “Thank You.” Follow Judith @judithgloryhill – Joy Sounds is presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Kid Sistr is uniting little sisters everywhere. After having a surprise breakout hit with their song “Dallas” on Tik Tok, Kid Sistr has earned a dedicated fan base. But, don’t make the mistake of writing it off as simple made for social media pop. Kid Sistr’s songs have emotional depth and musicianship that sets them apart. During the show, Kid Sistr performs three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio in a safe, socially distanced session – “Dallas,” “Simple Math,” and “Peter Gabriel.” You can also hear these songs on their self-titled debut EP available on all platforms. Follow Kid Sistr @kid_sistr This episode presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

Founded in the heart of Hollywood in 1977, Musicians Institute (MI) is a College of Contemporary Music built on the idea that musicians should teach—and learn from—other musicians in a creative, supportive environment. This unique college offers a complete education in every aspect of the music industry, including instrumental performance, DJ & producing skills, composing for video games, audio engineering, guitar building, music business, and training in the latest music technology. During the episode, we meet two current MI students – Clark Sims (@thefunk_father) and Ariel Bellvalaire (@arielbellvalaire) and hear some of their music. We also talk with the faculty and administration of MI to hear their perspective of what makes MI special. For more information, visit www.mi.edu This episode presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconection.com

Kari Kimmel’s name may not be familiar to you, but you’ve probably heard her music. Singer, songwriter, producer, and music executive, Kari Kimmel, has licensed her music in over 1,000 films, television shows, trailers, video games and commercials. With her music being featured in The Walking Dead, The Fosters, Cobra Kai, The Office, The Sims video game and countless commercials, it would be safe to say that at any given time you turn on the television you’ll hear one of Kari’s songs. During the show, Kari talks about how the lifestyle of writing songs for media is perfect for her, and how she expanded her operation to create Glow Music Group. Kari also shares three of her songs – we’ll hear “Black,” “Never Alone,” and “Gold and Glitter.” Follow Kari @karikimmel. This episode presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com

The Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) believes in creating an environment for limitless creativity, developing a foundation of innovative music education and building industry relationships. The LACM Faculty roster includes Grammy, BMI, & People’s Choice award winning musicians, recording artists, producers, and entrepreneurs who love to share their experiences and expertise with the next generation of music leaders. On today’s episode, we feature three recent graduates from LACM – Marina Paiz and her band, Trends (@trendsneverdie), Mimi Rose (@its.mimi.rose) and Chitarra (@chitarramusic). You can get more information about LACM at lacm.edu. Presented in partnership with Music Connection (musicconnection.com).

Dominique Fils-Aimé is on a journey. The Montreal based, Juno award winning artist, Dominique Fils-Aimé, is in the midst of an ambitious trilogy that examines Black music and culture through her songwriting and unique vocal style. The third and final record of the trilogy, Three Little Words, is set for release February 2021. Over the course of the three records; Nameless, Stay Tuned!, and Three Little Words, Dominique takes the listener along on a journey to hear her perspective on the Black experience. During the show, we present three songs from each record of the trilogy – “Birds (1:08),” “Joy River (15:52),” and the first single off the upcoming Three Little Words record, “Love Take Over (33:36).” Follow Dominique @sing.with.mi. This episode co-sponsored by Music Connection www.musicconnection.com.

Hailey Belle is keeping her options open. At just 19 years old, the rising pop singer-songwriter has already been recognized for her work receiving the 2019 Best Female Pop Artist of the Year award and the 2020 Best Pop Song award by the Indie Music Channel. By writing constantly with her collaborators all while studying business as a full-time college student, Hailey is busy creating many different pathways for herself in the music profession. During the show, we hear three songs from Hailey – we’ll hear “Chill,” “Right at the Wrong Time,” and “Something So Real.” You can get more information at www.haileybellemusic.com. This episode is presented in partnership with the Durango Songwriter’s Expo. For more information, visit www.durango-songwriters-expo.com.

Haunter is ready to take on the world one song at a time. The enthusiasm of this Houston, Texas based band is infectious. Coming from different musical backgrounds – metal, pop, synth wave and punk – the members of Haunter have a total team approach to their music making and production. They clearly feed off each other’s energy to continuously develop and release music that takes them to new levels. In addition to talking with members of Haunter, we hear three tracks during the show including their most recent single, “Risk It All,” along with “Love You Better” and “Miss Me.” Follow Haunter @haunterisntreal

La Tanya Hall and Andy Milne are a formidable team. Independently, each are world class musicians: La Tanya regularly works with artists such as Bobby McFerrin and Steely Dan while reinventing the Great American Songbook as a solo artist, while Andy is a Juno Award winning pianist, composer and band leader. As husband and wife, they discuss recently having to confront and overcome significant health challenges. This experience intertwined with their creative process to produce two remarkable records – “Say Yes!” released by La Tanya and “The reMission” by Andy. During the show, we hear two tracks from Say Yes! (“Pensativa” and “Jitterbug Waltz”) and two tracks from The reMission (“Drive By – The Fall” and “Winter Palace.)

Vita and the Woolf have arrived in Los Angeles. After relocating from Philadelphia, Jennifer Pague of Vita and the Woolf writes about the uncertainty’s that come with a move to Los Angeles in her new record Anna Ohio. Anna Ohio is a remarkably intimate pop record packed with both electric imagery and deep vulnerability, a magic dance that oscillates between empowering anthems and open-hearted diary entries. During the episode, Vita and the Woolf play four songs from the new record live from the Joy Sounds studio: “Confetti,” “Operator,” “Feet,” and “Home.” Check out video of their performances at the Joy Sounds Instagram page @joysoundsmusic. You can get physical copies of Anna Ohio by visiting https://tenderlovingempire.com/products/vitaandthewoolfannaohio. Also, follow Vita and the Woolf @vitaandthewoolf photo: Brian Legoo

Sundressed offers an antidote for our times. Their new record, “Home Remedy” is filled with confessional lyrics penned by Trevor Hedges and punk-infused melodies that inspire listeners to move forward. In this episode, we talk with Trevor and Sundressed bandmate, AJ Peacox, about the making of “Home Remedy.” And, we hear how their shared affinity for specialty coffee led to the creation of their own podcast called “Social Drip.” During the show, Trevor and AJ present special acoustic versions of songs from the new record – “Your Frequency,” “No Thanks,” and “Cash Out.” Check out “Home Remedy” and follow Sundressed @sundressedband

Diana Rein knows her worth. And, the blues-rock guitarist and songwriter sings about it on her track “Worth” from her most recent album, Queen of My Castle. Born in Romania, but raised in Chicago, Diana talks about her introduction into the Chicago blues scene at a very young age, including a pivotal meeting with the legendary Buddy Guy. Diana also opens up and talks about the tension she faced while determining whether to go into music or pursue an acting career. During the episode, Diana also shares three tracks from her 2019 record, Queen of My Castle including “Times Ticking Away,” “Worth," and “Heat.” Follow Diana @dianarein

Heather Youmans is a triple threat. You might know her simply as “The Tap Dancer” from her recent appearance on the Fox hit TV show, I Can See Your Voice. But, after grabbing the show’s attention with her tap dancing, nobody was expecting her amazing voice. A veteran of the musical theater stage, Heather has also carved a path as a singer-songwriter and bassist. During this episode, Heather shares her new single, “Shine,” a heartfelt message of self-empowerment to all women. Follow Heather @heatheryoumans